"Our ability to achieve the strategic goals for the Al Jazira Club will depend largely on supporting our teams in their aspirations to achieve additional successes and championships," Dr Al Jaber said.

Garcia said: "The great ambitions of the board for the future of the club and its commitment to realising these aspirations have been instrumental in my decision to join team Al Jazira, which has the potential to become a best in class organisation both on and off the field of play."

Garcia intends to focus on improving the club's operational efficiencies, ensuring a sustainable financial position, smart investments, increasing the club’s revenues across its businesses, as well as enhancing the spirit of competitiveness and strengthening the club’s overall brand.